Cristal Isa’s Perfect 10 Leads Red Rocks To Bounce Back Win Over Oregon State
Feb 18, 2022, 7:59 PM | Updated: 10:08 pm
(Photo courtesy of Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
(Photo courtesy of Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – The fourth ranked Utah Red Rocks had a season-high performance as they beat Oregon State 198.000-197.150 on Friday night.
Cristal Isa led the charge for the Red Rocks with a perfect 10 on the beam against Oregon State. It’s her first career perfect 10.
Jade Carey of Oregon State won the all-around title with a 39.700.
First Rotation
Utah started the meet on vault, with Oregon State on bars. Lucy Stanhope led the Red Rocks with a career-high-tying 9.95. Grace McCallum and Cammy Hall each posted a 9.850. Sage Thompson added a score of 9.775.
Jade Carey led Oregon State with a 9.950. Madi Dagen recorded a 9.825, while Carley Beeman had a 9.800.
The Red Rocks held a 49.225-49.000 lead heading into the second rotation.
What. A. Vault. Lucy!!! Ties her career high with a 9.95!
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📲 https://t.co/P8Jmjl3FlA pic.twitter.com/pNrDXOmDOs— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) February 19, 2022
Second Rotation
The Red Rocks moved over to bars, while the Beavers were on vault. Grace McCallum nearly had a perfect 10 but settled for a 9.950. Sage Thompson tied her career-high with a 9.925 performance. Maile O’Keefe ended with a 9.90.
Jade Carey was as close to a perfect 10 as you can get with a 9.975. Madi Dagen posted a 9.90, while Lauren Letzsch and Sydney Gonzales each recorded a 9.825.
Utah took a 98.725-98.325 lead at the midway point of the meet.
𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙮𝙮𝙮 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙚𝙚𝙩 🎯 Sage Thompson ties a career high 9.925!
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📲 https://t.co/P8Jmjl3FlA pic.twitter.com/ehxTb0AGOo— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) February 19, 2022
Third Rotation
Utah went to the beam, with Oregon State on the floor. Cristal Isa had a flawless beam performance with a perfect 10 that rocked the Huntsman Center. Abby Paulson had an outstanding routine, recording a score of 9.950. Also, Maile O’Keefe pulled a 9.950 as the anchor. Adrienne Randall finished with a 9.925.
Two Oregon State gymnasts finished with a 9.90 or better on the floor, including a 9.925 from Jade Carey. Madi Dagen added a 9.90.
The Red Rocks took a 148.450-147.725 lead entering the final rotation.
SHE'S PERFECT. @cristal_isaa with a 1⃣0⃣ on beam. 🙌
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📱https://t.co/CWf4fIAVFG@UtahGymnastics | #GoUtes | #Pac12Gym pic.twitter.com/6wTscJ4foG— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) February 19, 2022
Fourth Rotation
Utah ended the meet on the floor, with Oregon State on the beam. Abby Paulson, Grace McCallum and Sydney Soloski all led the way with a score of 9.925. Jaedyn Rucker had a 9.90, along with a 9.875 from Lucy Stanhope.
Madi Dagen led Oregon State with a 9.950. Sydney Gonzales posted a 9.90, while Jenna Domingo had a 9.875.
Grace completes a great night in the all-around with a 9.925!
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📲 https://t.co/P8Jmjl3FlA pic.twitter.com/sUtflCMm4e— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) February 19, 2022
Utah improved their record to 8-1 overall and 4-1 in Pac-12 play. They will have a quick turnaround as they head to Seattle to face Washington on Monday, February 21 at 7 p.m. MT on Pac-12 Network.
Trevor Allen is a Utah Utes Insider for KSLSports.com, Co-Host of Faith, Family and Football podcast with Clark Phillips III and host of the Crimson Corner podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @TrevorASports.
